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February 23 at 7:30p.m.

This fabulous jazz ensemble led by Singleton on trumpet, features some of the best jazz musicians in the area. Mr. Singleton will be performing material from his debut solo EP, The New Deal, featuring four of Singleton’s originals, as well as popular standards, Stella by Starlight and Body and Soul. This performance also includes original compositions and jazz standards arranged especially for the ensemble. Seabrook Island House, Seabrook Island, SC, Feb. 23 at 7:30p.m. Admission: FREE. Tickets available at the Visitors Center, Kiawah Island Town Hall on a first come, first serve basis. Ticket release dates: 2/6/12 for Kiawah residents; 2/9/12 for General public. For more info, call (843) 768-9166 and visit www.kiawahisland.org/artscouncil/default.aspx.

February 23 at 7:30p.m.

The CSU Symphonic Band, conducted by Nicholas Holland III, shares the stage in a concert with Dr. Gretchen Bowles and the Hanahan High School Band. Charleston Southern University, Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd. Feb. 23 at 7:30p.m. Admission: FREE. For more info, call (843) 863-7966 or email vbullock@csuniv.edu and visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

February 23-26, 2012

A Wacky Walk Down the Street of Life. “One of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see” raved Entertainment Weekly when this off-beat and imaginative musical grabbed the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2004. Featuring naughty puppets, live performers, and an award-winning score, Avenue Q follows the adventures and misadventures of a fresh-faced college graduate named Princeton who sets out for the big city to find his purpose in life. But young Princeton still has lessons to learn, and the freaky, furry folks who live on Avenue Q are only too happy to guide him on his way. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.  Feb. 23-25 at 7:30p.m.; Feb. 26 at 3p.m. Admission: $34-$52 Adults, $36-$52 Seniors (60+), $22-$52 Students (25 & under). For more info, call (843) 577-7183 and visit www.charlestonstage.com.

February 23-26, 2012

Comedy is best written in blood. On a lonely road on the island of Inishmore, someone killed an Irish Liberation Army enforcer’s cat. He’ll want to know who when he gets back from a stint of torture and chip-shop bombing in Northern Ireland. He loves his cat more than life itself, and someone is going to pay. Threshold Repertory Theatre, 84 ½ Society St. Feb. 23-25 at 7:30p.m.; Feb. 26 at 2:30p.m. Admission: $20/Adults; $15/Seniors; $10/Students. For more info and to purchase tickets, call (843) 277-2172 and visit www.charlestontheater.com.

February 24-March 17, 2012

Trapped in a cramped Houston apartment with her soft-spoken son and self-absorbed daughter-in-law, widow Carrie Watts dreams of returning to her home in the small Gulf Coast town of Bountiful, where she grew up and raised her own family. Through seemingly endless obstacles created by her son and daughter-in-law, she manages to escape to the place she calls home, Bountiful. Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Feb. 24 & 25 & Mar. 1-3, 9-10, 15-17 at 8p.m.; Mar. 4 & 11 at 3p.m. Admission: $27/adults, $25/seniors, $20/students. For more info, call (843) 856-1579 and visit www.villageplayhouse.com.

February 25 from 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Museum visitors can enjoy the exhibitions on view, hands-on art activities for children, and a special performance by musicians from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Community Day is Feb. 25, 10a.m. – 1p.m. Admission is free. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. For more info, call 722-2706 and visit www.gibbesmuseum.org.

February 25 at 3:00p.m.

By virtue of their placement in regional auditions held in January, talented high school band members from across the Lowcountry perform in four honor bands. Charleston Southern University, Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd. Feb. 25 at 3p.m. Admission: FREE. For more info, call (843) 863-7966, email vbullock@csuniv.edu and visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

February 25-27, 2012

The College of Charleston Opera Program in the School of the Arts will present two, comedic performances that are sure to draw laughter from audiences. The one-act, operas, “A Game of Chance” and “Gallantry,” combine outlandish antics with the musical integrity of American composers Seymour Barab and Douglas Moore, respectively. Recital Hall, Simons Center for the Arts at the College of Charleston, 54 St. Philip St. Feb. 25 & 27 at 8p.m.; Feb. 26 at 3p.m. Admission: $20/At the Door; $10/CofC students. For more info, call (843) 953-5927 and visit http://music.cofc.edu.

February 26 at 3:00p.m.

Bel Canto and Concert Singers conducted by Valerie Bullock and the Singing Buccaneers conducted by Ricard Bordas join the Worship Choir of Summerville Baptist Church with Eddie Sayetta in a celebration of music that touches our souls by Moses Hogan, Z Randall Stroope and André Thomas. Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Ave., Summerville. Feb. 26 at 3p.m. Admission: FREE. For more info, call (843) 863-7966 or email vbullock@csuniv.edu and visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

February 26 at 4:00p.m.

Konstantin Soukhovetski, a classical pianist, is rapidly earning a reputation as a “young pianist who captivates” with his “distinctive lyricism”, “immaculate technique” and “vigor…refinement… and drama”. This is a return visit to Kiawah after his enthusiastic reception in 2010. Also performing is Edvinas Minkstimas who is widely regarded as one of Europe’s top emerging young pianists with his extensive repertory, solid technique and musical expression. Church of Our Saviour, 4416 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., Johns Island. Feb. 26 at 4p.m. Admission: FREE. For more info, call (843) 768-9166 and visit www.kiawahisland.org/ArtsCouncil/Default.aspx.

February 26 at 4:00p.m.

Enjoy a chamber music performance by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in the Gibbes Rotunda Gallery. Surrounded by the artwork of Jill Hooper, the musicians will play a repertoire inspired by the artist’s paintings. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Feb 26 at 4p.m. Admission: $15/Museum Members; $25/Non-Members. For more info, call (843) 722-2706 and visit www.gibbesmuseum.org.